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Science
Quarter 3 – Week 4
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
Energy from the Volcano

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JULIE B. BONGCALES
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Las Nieves District I
Agusan del Norte Division

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Science Grade 9
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3-Week 4: Energy from the Volcanoe
First Edition, 2020

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Science 9 Quarter 3 Week 4

Energy from the Volcano

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use (Code: S9ES –IIIc-d-29).

Learning Objectives: The learners shall be able to:

1. define the term geothermal energy;

2. explain how geothermal energy from volcanoes can generate electricity;
3. locate the geothermal power plants in the Philippines;
4. trace how electricity is generated from geothermal power plants; and
5. discuss problems related to harnessing geothermal energy;

Time Allotment: 4 hours

Key Concepts

 Energy from the Volcano

Since our country is a home to more than a hundred of volcanoes, energy has been tapped
from them. Actually, the Philippines ranked second in the world’s production of geothermal energy.
According to the Department of Energy, 14.4. % of the country’s total power generation is produced
from geothermal energy. The production of electricity from geothermal energy is cheaper than the
electricity production using natural gas, coal, and hydropower.

 What is geothermal energy?

The Earth is believed to be extremely hot from within. This heat from the Earth’s interior is a
source of energy called geothermal energy. The heat of the Earth warms up water which is
trapped in rock formations beneath its surface.

 How is geothermal energy generated?

Geothermal energy is generated in two ways: geothermal power plants and geothermal heat
pumps. They differ in the depth of heat source to produce energy.

In geothermal power plants, the heat from deep inside the Earth is used to produce steam to
generate electricity compared with geothermal heat pumps that use the heat coming from close
to the Earth’s surface to heat water or provide heat for buildings.

In the Philippines, geothermal power plants are used to generate electricity in Tiwi (Albay),
Kidapawan (North Cotabato), Calaca (Laguna), Tongonan (Leyte), Bago City (Northern Negros
Occidental), Valencia (Negros Oriental), and Bacon (Sorsogon). The figure 1 below shows how
electricity is generated from geothermal energy.

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 ©http://www.electricalmastar.com/geothermal-energy-geothermal-power-plants/
Figure 1. Generating electricity from geothermal energy

Power plants are built in an area where it is particularly hot just below the surface such
as near a group of geysers, hot springs, or volcanic activity.

The steps below are followed to generate electricity in a geothermal power plant:
1. Wells are drilled deep into the Earth to pump steam or hot water to the surface.
2. When the water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes the water to turn into steam.
3. The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.
4. Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.
5. The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin the process again.

Activity 1. You Mean It!

Objective: Define the term geothermal energy.

What you need: Learning Activity Sheets, Pen and Answer Sheet

What to do: Revisit the key concepts and find the meaning of the given word below. Then, give a
word related to every letter of the word GEOTHERMAL ENERGY as an acronym. Write your answer
in a separate answer sheet.

Geothermal energy-___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

G-ground E-economical
E- N-natural
O- E-
T- R-resources
H- G-
E-efficient Y-yields
R-
M-
A-
L-

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Rubric for Scoring the guide questions.
Points Description
3 Definition is conceptually correct.
2 Definition is conceptually correct but with misconceptions.
1 Definition is conceptually incorrect.
0 No definition given.

Activity 2. Complete Me!

Objective: Explain how geothermal energy from volcanoes can generate electricity.

What you need: Learning Activity Sheets, Pen and Answer Sheet

What to do: Copy and complete the chart below on your answer sheet to show how the heat from
the Earth is tapped as a source of electricity in a geothermal power plant. Choose from the given
phrases below and write them in the empty boxes in correct order.

steam causes the turbine to turn heat causes the water to turn into steam

generator changes the mechanical energy to electricity

heat from
inside the
Earth

Figure 2. Flowchart on generating electricity from geothermal energy

Guide Question:

Q1. Explain how geothermal energy from volcanoes can generate electricity.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Rubric for Scoring for the guide questions.

Points Description
3 Explanation is conceptually correct.
2 Explanation is conceptually correct but with misconceptions.
1 Explanation is conceptually incorrect.
0 No explanation.

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Activity 3. There’s More Geothermal Power Plants in the Philippines

Objective: Locate the geothermal power plants in the Philippines.

What you need: Learning Activity Sheets, Pen and Answer Sheet

What to do: Match the places in the Philippines with geothermal power plants in column A to its
correct provinces in column B. Write your answer in a separate answer sheet.

Column A Column B.

Example: Tiwi – Albay

1.Kidapawan -___________________ Leyte

2. Calaca- ___________________ North Cotabato

3.Tongonan- ___________________ Laguna

4.Bago City - ___________________ Negros Occidental

5.Bacon - ___________________ Negros Oriental

6.Valencia - ___________________ Sorsogon

Activity 4. More Geothermal Energy! More Electricity!

Objective: Trace how electricity is generated from geothermal power plants and discuss problems
related to harnessing geothermal energy.

What you need: Learning Activity Sheets, Pen and Answer Sheet

What to do: Copy the statements below and sequence these steps on how to generate electricity
in a geothermal power plant by writing numbers 1-5 before each statement.

_________The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin the process again.
_________Wells are drilled deep into the Earth to pump steam or hot water to the surface.
_________When the water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes the water to turn into
steam.
_________Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.
_________The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.

Guide Question:
Q1. What do you think are the possible problems in harnessing geothermal energy?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Q2.What are the possible solutions you can suggest to solve the problems?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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School/Station: Las Nieves National High School
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Rubric for Scoring for the guide questions.
Points Description
3 Explanation is conceptually correct.
2 Explanation is conceptually correct but with misconceptions.
1 Explanation is conceptually incorrect.
0 No explanation.

Reflection

Cite practical applications of geothermal energy in different industries. Write your 3-sentence
answer for every industry in a separate sheet of paper.

Rubric for Scoring the Reflection.

Points Description
Practical application is scientifically explained consistent
3
with the concepts and has no misconception.
Practical application is scientifically explained consistent
2
with the concepts, but with minimal misconception.
Practical application is scientifically explained consistent
1
with the concepts, but with misconceptions.
0 No discussion.

References

Alvarez, Liza.et.al. 2016. Science 9 Learner's Material. Pasig City, Philippines: Department of
Education.

Unknown author. Geothermal Energy and Geothermal Power Plants. Retrieved on February
19,2021, Accessed from:http://www.electricalmastar.com/geothermal-energy-geothermal-
power-plants/

Answer Key
L-lava
A-alternative
M-magma
R-renewable
Y-yields E-efficient
G-generator H-heat
R-resources T-turbine
E-electricity O-oil
N-natural E-effective
E-economical G-ground
Sample answer:
Answers may vary.
the energy from the heat of the Earth’s interior. Possible answer: Geothermal energy is

Activity 1.You Mean It!

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Activity 2. Complete Me!
Q1.Answers may vary.
Possible answer: Geothermal energy pose environmental problems such as water, land and
air pollution.Gases a It can also triggers earthquakes. This is due to alterations in the Earth’s
structure as a result of digging.
Q2.Answers may vary.
Possible answer: Geothermal power plants should not be built near populated areas.
Activity 3. There’s More Geothermal Power Plants in the Philippines
1.Kidapawan –North Cotabato
2. Calaca- Laguna
3.Tongonan- Leyte
4.Bago City – Negros Occidental
5.Bacon - Sorsogon
6.Valencia – Negrose Oriental
Activity 4. More Geothermal Energy! More Electricity!
5 The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin the process again.
1 Wells are drilled deep into the Earth to pump steam or hot water to the surface.
2 When the water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes the water to turn i
steam.
4 Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.
3 The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity.
Reflection
Possible answer: Geothermal energy is used to generate electricity which is cheaper than the
electricity production from natural gas, coal, and hydropower. It is also used to heat water
and provide heat for buildings.